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LPG mock drill at Salem Steel Plant
A mock drill exercise was conducted at LPG installation of Salem Steel Plant on September 18 as part of on-site emergency plan for assumed leakage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas from unloading liquid line. The drill exercise was organised in presence of Joint Director of Industrial Safety and Health, Salem and Thasildar – West, Salem. During the drill exercise, the TN Fire & Rescue Department assisted with fire tender from Suramangalam Fire Station and local law and order was monitored by Steel Plant Police Station. The drill was executed by the Salem Steel Plant management with its resources as per laid down and approved on-site emergency procedure. Such drills are organised once in six months as per statutory requirements.
During the debriefing session, the Joint Director of Industrial Safety & Health and the Thasildar-West appreciated the coordinated efforts of all agencies during the mock drill exercise and shared suggestions in the procedure which the management representative assured to address. In the end, Shri T Muthukumar, Chief General Manager I/c , Salem Steel Plant, thanked all the persons from local administration who had participated during mock drill exercise and assured to comply with the suggestions given.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri T Gautaman, Deputy General Manager , SAIL, Salem Steel Plant.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force . It provides for creation of 25 posts of various ranks from Assistant Commandant to Additional Director General ranks to enhance the supervisory staff in Senior Duty posts of CISF.
The restructuring of the CISF Cadre will result in increase of Group 'A' posts from 1252 to 1277 with increase of 2 posts of Additional Director General, 7 posts of Inspector General, 8 posts of Deputy Inspector General and 8 posts of Commandant.
Impact:
After creation of these Group 'A' posts in CISF, the supervisory efficiency and capacity building of the Force would be enhanced. Timely creation of proposed posts in the Cadre Review of Group 'A' posts in the Force will enhance its supervisory as well as administrative capabilities.
Background:
The CISF came into existence through the CISF Act 1968 amended in 1983 declaring the Force as Armed Force of the Union. The original charter of CISF was to provide protection and security to the property of Public Sector Undertakings. The Act was further amended in 1989, 1999 and 2009 to enlarge the charter of duties and security cover to Private Sector Units and other duties that may be entrusted by the Central Government.
The CISF came into existence in 1969 with a sanctioned strength of only three Battalions. The CISF does not have a Battalion pattern like other CAPFs, except 12 Reserve Battalions and HQRs. Currently, the Force is providing security cover to 336 Industrial Undertaking  spread all over the country. The Force, which had made a beginning with a sanctioned strength of 3192 in 1969, has grown to a strength of 1,49,088 as on 30.06.2017. The CISF has its Headquarters at Delhi. The Organization is headed by the DG which is an Ex-cadre post.
Election Commission
No Directions from ECI to CBDT wrt IT notice to Sharad Pawar
In some sections of Media it has been reported that Income Tax notice has been issued to Shri Sharad Pawar, Member of Parliament on the directions of Election Commission of India.
In this context, it is stated that Election Commission of India has not issued any such direction to CBDT to issue notice to Shri Pawar.
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Ministry of Finance
Total GST Revenue collection of₹ 97,247 crore for the month of February 2019
Total gross GST revenue collected in the month of February, 2019 is ₹ 97,247 crore of which CGST is ₹ 17,626crore, SGST is ₹ 24,192crore, IGST is ₹ 46,953crore  and Cess is ₹ 8,476 crore . Total number of GSTR 3B Returns filed for the month of January up to 28th February, 2019 is 73.48lakh.
The Government has settled ₹ 19,470 crore to CGST and ₹ 15,747 crore to SGST from IGST as regular settlement. The total revenue earned by Central Government and the State Governments after regular settlement in the month of February, 2019 is ₹ 37,095 crore for CGST and ₹ 39,939 crore for the SGST.
Revenue in February, 2018 was ₹ 85,962 crore and the revenue during February, 2019 is a growth of 13.12% over the revenue in the same month last year.
The Chart shows trends in revenue during the current year as compared to the last year.
Ministry of Finance
DRI busts factory manufacturing illicit psychotropic substances; seizes drugs worth Rs 245 crore
Continuing its crackdown on drug syndicates involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of drugs in the country, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence  officers busted a clandestine factory in Yamunanagar, Haryana, that was involved in the illicit manufacture of Ephedrine, a controlled substance listed under Schedule A of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Order, 2013. Ephedrine is used in the manufacture of Methamphetamine - a party drug, more commonly known as ice, crystal meth, speed etc. The said operation led to seizure of 661 kg of Ephedrine and 5,200 kg of raw materials valued at Rs. 133 crore in the international illicit market.
Specific intelligence was developed by DRI that illicit manufacture of chemical drugs was taking place at a clandestine factory in the rural areas adjoining Yamnunanagar, Haryana. During the searches carried out at the factory premises over a period of two days, starting 29th July 2022, a large consignment of Ephedrine weighting 661 kg was recovered along with over 5,200 kg of raw material, which was to be used for the manufacture of ephedrine. Equipment like centrifuges and glass line reactors, which were being used to manufacture the chemical drugs were also recovered. Two persons, including one of the financiers, have been arrested in this case and further investigations are underway.
In another case, DRI officers intercepted a person at Bengaluru Railway Station, search of whose bag led to the recovery of 16 kg heroin valued at Rs. 112 crore in the international illicit market, which was ingeniously concealed in the false cavity of the trolley bag. This person had arrived in Bengaluru by the morning flight from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and was on his way to New Delhi, when he was intercepted. The said person has been arrested and further investigations are underway.
Busting of a factory manufacturing illicit drugs deals a body-blow to the drug syndicates engaged in manufacturing, sale and distribution of such drugs, which have the potential to harm India’s youth. DRI is committed to making utmost efforts to protect India from the menace of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances that have wide ranging socio-economic implications. In the financial year 2021-22, through its operations conducted across the length and breadth of India, DRI seized 3,463 kg of heroin, 208 kg of pseudoephedrine and 321 kg of cocaine, together valued at almost Rs 19,800 crore in the international illicit market.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Genome Sequencing by INSACOG shows variants of concern and a Novel variant in India
The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics  is a grouping of 10 National Laboratories that was established by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India on 25/12/2020. INSACOG is since then carrying out genomic sequencing and analysis of circulating COVID-19 viruses, and correlating epidemiological trends with genomic variants. Genomic variants of various viruses are a natural phenomenon and are found in almost all countries.
Since INSACOG initiated its work, 771 variants of concerns  have been detected in a total of 10787 positive samples shared by States/UTs. These include 736 samples positive for viruses of the UK  lineage. 34 samples were found positive for viruses of the South African  lineage. 1 sample was found positive for viruses of the Brazilian  lineage. The samples with these VOCs have been identified in 18 States of the country.
Genome sequencing and analysis have been carried out on samples from arriving international travelers, contacts of those positive for VOC and community samples from most of the States at INSACOG partner laboratories which are 10 in number.
The analysis of samples from Maharashtra has revealed that compared to December 2020, there has been an increase in the fraction of samples with the E484Q and L452R mutations. Such mutations confer immune escape and increased infectivity. These mutations have been found in about 15-20% of samples and do not match any previously catalogued VOCs. These have been categorized as VOCs but require the same epidemiological and public health response of “increased testing, comprehensive tracking of close contacts, prompt isolation of positive cases & contacts as well as treatment as per National Treatment Protocol” by the States/UTs.
From Kerala 2032 samples  have been sequenced. The N440K variant that is associated with immune escape has been found in 123 samples from 11 districts. This variant was earlier found in 33% of samples from Andhra Pradesh, and in 53 of 104 samples from Telangana. This variant has also been reported from 16 other countries including UK, Denmark, Singapore, Japan and Australia. As of now these can be at best said to be variant under investigation.
Though VOCs and a new double mutant variant have been found in India, these have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some States. Genomic sequencing and epidemiological studies are continuing to further analyze the situation.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Business cum Entrepreneurs' Meet organised by NEDFi at its Namchi and Gangtok Branch.
In order to encourage people, mainly youngsters to go in for entering into entrepreneurship by starting up their own business and to generate employment for others, NEDFi had organised Business cum Entrepreneurs Meet at its Branches [Namchi and Gangtok].
Business cum Entrepreneurs' Meet at Namchi Branch of NEDFi
The meet was attended by 30 potential and existing entrepreneurs from the Namchi&Jorethang Town. During the meet the participants were informed and deliberated upon the various loan schemes of NEDFi highlighting its low interest rate. They were also briefed about the documentation aspects and loan process of NEDFi along with various initiatives undertaken by NEDFi for development of the region. During the interactive sessionthe participants raised doubts,mainly on setting up & expansion of their existing businesses of home stays, trading activities and agri-allied activities, restaurant etc, and were resolved by the officials
Business cum Entrepreneurs' Meet” at NEDFiGangtok Branch
Attended by entrepreneurs based out of the East and North Districts of Sikkim.NEDFi officials explained in detail various schemes of NEDFi and the new reduced interest rate. The participants were also briefed on MOVCDNER to encourage organic produce processing units among FPO’s.This was followed by an interactive sessionby the Branch Manager with the participants on various loan related queries like securities, eligibility for loan, documents required, etc.To encourage the prospective clients, cheques were issued to four existing units as part of their disbursement.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage nearly 40 Cr
Recovery Rate increases to 97.31%
38,079 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  presently constitutes 1.36% of total cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for 26 consecutive days
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage is nearing the landmark of 40 crores. Cumulatively, 39,96,95,879 vaccine doses have been administered through 50,09,914 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 42,12,557 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,02,66,074
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2nd Dose
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75,14,892
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,77,79,913
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2nd Dose
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1,02,62,953
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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12,18,20,703
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2nd Dose
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46,11,997
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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9,69,30,030
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2nd Dose
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2,79,89,513
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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7,18,68,506
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2nd Dose
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3,06,51,298
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Total
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39,96,95,879
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 3,02,27,792 people have already recovered from COVID-19 and 43,916 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.31%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
India has reported 38,079daily new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since twenty continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,24,025and active cases now constitute1.36% of the country's total Positive Cases.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 19,98,715tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 44.20 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.10% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 1.91% today. Daily Positivity rate has remained less than 3% for 26 consecutive days, and has remained below 5% for 40 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Rural Development
Convergence between Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Ministry of Rural Development for the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme
Convergence between various schemes of the Ministries has been one of the key agendas, government is trying to pursue, so that resource utilization is optimized and benefits to the masses are maximized.
With a view to provide financial, technical and business support for upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries  launched an all India “Centrally Sponsored Pradhan Mantri Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises  Scheme” to be implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crores.
MoFPI and DeendayalAntyodayaYojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission  of the Ministry of Rural Development  agreed to work together on implementation of PM-FME to support Self Help Group  entrepreneurs in food processing. Of all the components of the scheme, both Ministries decided to work closely on the component of providing seed capital support to SHG members. This involves working capital and purchase of small tools with the maximum permissible amount of support as Rs. 40,000/- per SHG member based on their existing business turnover and requirement. The concerned teams of both the Ministries at National level worked together in formalizing the operational framework for the scheme, the Guidelines, joint advisories, training and awareness campaigns etc. to facilitate the implementation of this component.
The State Rural Livelihood Missions in the States/UTs and the State Nodal Agencies appointed by MoFPI are executing the programme in close coordination. This involves identification of targeted eligible beneficiaries, capturing their aspirations & growth plans in the form of applications, digitize, review, recommend and approve them.
During the FY 2020-21 a total 17427 beneficiaries were scrutinized and recommended for seed capital support of Rs. 51.85 cr. The States of Andhra, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha and Telangana have been pioneer and contributed to over 83% of total beneficiaries and 80% of the total fund demand in these recommendations.
So far, an amount of 29.01 cr. has been approved towards the seed capital support for 10314 beneficiaries covering 6694 enterprises from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, HP, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh. The States are in process of releasing funds to respective SHGs and SHG members through the network of community organizations like Cluster Level Federations  and Village Organizations .
A robust system is also being developed for regular monitoring of the rural food processing enterprises operationalized by SHG members and supported under this scheme. This convergence has leveraged the strength of both the Ministries and is sure to empower rural women livelihoods in the critical sector of food processing.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of revised air services agreement between India and Afghanistan
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing the revised Air Services Agreement between India and Afghanistan.
The revised Air Services Agreement signifies an important landmark in the civil aviation relations between the two countries and has the potential to spur greater trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchanges between the two countries bringing it in tune with the developments in the civil aviation sector. It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both sides ensuring greater safety and security.
Ministry of Defence
GRANT OF PERMANENT COMMISSION TO WOMEN ARMY OFFICERS
557 Women Officers have been granted Permanent Commission in Indian Army after the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgment dated 17th February, 2020. No delay has been made in granting Permanent Commission to any Women Officer.
63 eligible Women Officers have been granted Permanent Commission as on 25th November, 2021 in compliance of the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri M. Shanmugam in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Education
Last date to submit application for National Means cum Merit Scholarship scheme extended till 15th October, 2022
The last date for submission of application for ‘NMCMSS for the year 2022-23 extended till 15th October, 2022’ Under the ‘National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme’ scholarships are awarded to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII and encourage them to continue their education at secondary stage. One lakh fresh scholarships are awarded to selected students from class IX every year and their continuation / renewal in classes X to XII for students studying in State Government, Government-aided and local body schools. The amount of scholarship is Rs. 12000/- per annum.
The National Means cum Merit Scholarship Scheme  is boarded on the National Scholarship Portal  - a one stop platform for scholarship schemes given to students. NMMSS scholarships are disbursed directly into the bank accounts of selected students by electronic transfer through Public Financial Management System  following DBT mode. This is a 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
Students whose parental income from all sources is not more than Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum are eligible to avail the scholarships. The students must have minimum of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Class VII examination for appearing in the selection test for award of scholarship .
The last date of INO level  verification is 31st October, 2022 and of DNO level  verification is 15th November, 2022
Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister Shripad Naik inaugurates International Students Education Fair 2.0
Goa, 22 May 2022
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik today inaugurated International Students Education Fair 2.0. 2nd edition of the International Students Education Fair organized by the study abroad consultants StudyGlobal at Entertainment Society Goa, Panaji.
Union Minister appreciated the initiative. He said that this will serve as a bridge between Goan students and foreign universities. A lot of aspiring students will benefit from this initiative. The Government of Goa provides interest free loans to students for connecting with global education, informed the Minister.
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“Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ‘New Education Policy’ has come out to strengthen our education system. New Education Policy has opened new avenues for Students”, said Shri Naik.
Shripad Naik further said that, during Covid-19 Pandemic, we have witnessed the capabilities of our education sector. We have to constantly redefine and redesign our teaching-learning process in order to make our education sector world-class.
Anglia Ruskin University , De MontFort University , Berlin School of Business and Innovation , Excelia La Rochelle , MAHE , Hotel and Tourism Management Institute , Gannon University , BHMS , University of Findlay , University of Northampton , University of Roehampton , BPP University , University of Oregon and University of Arizona participated in the International Students Education Fair.PIB Panaji | S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Prakash Magdum takes charge as ADG, PIB in Gujarat
Shri Prakash Magdum has taken charge as the Additional Director General  of Press Information Bureau in Gujarat today in place of Dr. Dheeraj Kakdia who has been appointed as Additional Director General at Registrar of Newspapers of India  Headquarters, Delhi.
Mr. Prakash Magdum, a 1999 batch IIS officer, formerly served as Director at National Film Archive of India , Pune and hails from Maharashtra. Mr. Magdum has served in media units of Central Government in various states including Assam, Kerala and has vast experience in media sector.
He also served as Registrar, Film & Television Institute of India  in Pune. He was Defense Spokesperson in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. He has written articles on film preservation in important publications.
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